How to pronounce flapper
Say it like FLAP-er. Flapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP).
- FLAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAP-uh.
What does flapper mean?
- One who or that which flaps.
- A young game bird just able to fly, particularly a wild duck.
- A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.
- Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.
Where does flapper come from?
By 1920 in England it clearly meant any young woman of a pleasure-seeking disposition: a Dr R.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with flapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flapper.
Questions about saying flapper
How do you pronounce flapper?
Say FLAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flapper?
Flapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP). Broken into parts: FLAP · er.
Is flapper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflæpə/ (FLAP-uh).